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C1854
Ceylon.
Mapmaker:
The most c.19th decorative colonial period map of Sri Lanka, with inset views, from top right: Lake of Kandy, Adams Peak from the Lake of Colombo, Colombo, Temple of Buddha Kandy, Ruins of Dagoda at Toopharamata. In ancient times Greek … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Ceylon.
Date:
C1854
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
235mm
x 330mm
Paper Size:
270mm
x 356mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1854
Description:
The most c.19th decorative colonial period map of Sri Lanka, with inset views, from top right: Lake of Kandy, Adams Peak from the Lake of Colombo, Colombo, Temple of Buddha Kandy, Ruins of Dagoda at Toopharamata.
In ancient times Greek geographers called the island Taprobane, the Arabs referred to it as Serendib whist the Portuguese named it Ceilao, which in turn was termed Ceylon by the English. Ceylon’s position on the main sea routes to and from the east was always a coveted target for the major maritime powers trading enterprises.
From, Martin, M. The Illustrated Atlas and Modern History of the World Geographical..
References:
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 822.
Tooley, R.V. Mapping of Australia. 1879: 1223
Collections:
David Rumsey Collection: List No: 0466
Yale University Art Gallery: Folio A 2019 38
National Library Australia: MAP T 1225
John Tallis (1817 - 1876)
Bookseller and publisher of maps and atlases who produced the famous atlas of maps, 'The Illustrated Atlas, and modern history of the World'. The maps were drawn by John Rapkin (1813-1899) and were beautifully decorated with vignette views and local fauna and flora of the areas depicted. John Rapkin (1813-1899) Rapkin was a mapmaker and engraver who is best known for his superb engraving on John Tallis publications.
